Maz, you poor thing

I agree though that he doesn't actually hate you - he is just verbalising his anger and frustration. Or perhaps he is seeing that it hurts you and is just lashing out, trying to hurt your feelings?

I don't know, my DD has never said it to me and I don't begin to understand the complexities of a child with autism, but I really don't think he means it.

I bet you're the whole world to that little fella, and who could blame him?